Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam
Key Takeaway
Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 77.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01887 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FAYETTE COUNTY;FAYETTE SWCD;LEE-FAYETTE COUNTIES CUMMINS CREEK WCID 1
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is owned by FAYETTE COUNTY;FAYETTE SWCD;LEE-FAYETTE COUNTIES CUMMINS CREEK WCID 1 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam built?
Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam has a dam height of 35 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.